Fast Facts
The Reading Partners Coordinator oversees after-school tutoring and community engagement efforts in Washington, DC, aimed at helping students develop essential reading skills through volunteer support. This part-time position requires strong communication and project management skills, with a focus on fostering relationships and enhancing literacy outcomes for children.
Responsibilities: Lead daily tutoring sessions, manage operations, support volunteer tutors, and assist in community engagement events and fundraising activities.
Skills: Exceptional communication, project management, relationship-building abilities, and familiarity with databases and digital tools (e.g., Salesforce, Google Apps).
Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, experience with organizational growth phases, and service experience (e.g., AmeriCorps or Peace Corps).
Location: Washington, DC, USA, with no additional travel required.
Compensation: $21 - $21 / Hourly
Job DetailsJob Location: Reading Partners Washington DC - Washington, DC 20003Position Type: Part-TimeSalary Range: $21.19 - $21.19 HourlyJob Category: Program ManagementReading Partners is changing the education landscape. We are a leader in working to solve the literacy crisis in our country by leveraging community volunteers in under-resourced schools. Our diverse and expansive volunteer base provides one-on-one tutoring to students twice weekly, and our program is proven to help children master the reading fundamentals they need to unlock their potential as successful, happy, and confident readers in school and in life. Our people are our heartbeat and our greatest resource; we are all passionately rallied around our mission to help children become lifelong learners by empowering communities to provide individualized instruction that truly works. Join our stellar, committed team leading the charge to deepen our impact and expand our service. Watch this video to learn more about the mission and core tutoring work of Reading Partners.
The high level:
The Washington Tennis Education Foundation Reading Partners Coordinator (WTEF-RPC) is a position that is part of a dynamic partnership team working to ensure that our Washington, DC, students are positioned for success after school. Their role is to work closely with the community engagement team to implement after-school tutoring, program operations, and fundraising, and tutor support at the Washington Tennis Education Foundation (WTEF). Reporting directly to the managing director, WTEF-RPC supports duties that are critical to the operations in the Mid-Atlantic region.
This is an in-person role, and candidates must reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area with access to reliable transportation. The start date for this position is in February 2026, and it concludes on June 30, 2026.
Candidates must be able to work 4:00 - 7:00 PM Monday through Friday in person at the Washington Tennis Education Foundation, 200 Stoddert Place, Washington, DC 20019.
What you’ll do:
70% - Lead After-School Tutoring at the Washington Tennis Education Foundation
Lead the daily tutoring sessions by taking attendance, scheduling students, managing daily operations, tutor coaching, and program quality Provide in-person coaching and support for volunteer tutors Check in regularly with a member of the national Reading Partners team
20% - Community Engagement and Fundraising
Attend and participate in family engagement workshops for WTEF families Attend and assist in planning 1-2 fundraising events in support of the RP/WTEF literacy partnership.
10% - Other Duties as Needed
How you’ll do it:
Relationship Management & Communication
Forge and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders in building a community of literacy. Cultivate strong internal relationships with peers and support managers as needed. Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively as an ambassador of Reading Partners externally. Possess a strong aptitude for effective communication with program team members and other Reading Partners staff. Be able to set up strong systems for communication.
Project Management:
Demonstrate an ability to effectively manage time, balance multiple competing priorities at once, and, above all, and remain adaptable, flexible, and positive while navigating challenges. Anticipate challenges and/or questions, and proactively act to address them. Understand larger strategic priorities and make measurable progress against these larger goals. Demonstrate a strong detail orientation, a strong drive for accuracy, and the ability to manage projects independently and as part of a team. Execute all work in a data-driven manner. Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem-solve.
Innovative Thinking:
Demonstrate an ability to create processes and systems to streamline internal operations. Demonstrate a high level of comfort with ambiguity and an ability to create order. Demonstrate an aptitude for framing problems as opportunities, and always pushing to further streamline.
What we offer:
Reading Partners’ compensation and benefits programs are designed to attract, motivate, engage, and retain top talent to propel our mission forward.
Compensation: This is a part-time, temporary, non-exempt, hourly position. Part-time staff work an average of 10 - 15 hours per week. Compensation is $21.19/hour. We offer an exciting and dynamic culture, and we commit to investing in supporting our amazing people to grow their careers with us. This position is not eligible for benefits.
The other things you need to know:
This role is an in-person role Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Listen and verbally communicate to provide coaching to tutors and students working together on literacy goals. Work effectively in a noisy setting with frequent interruptions. Maintain focus and productivity despite environmental distractions.
What’s Next?
If you’re interested in joining our Reading Partners team, please submit the application materials to our online job posting. QualificationsAbout you!
You’ll be successful in this role if you:
Have access to reliable transportation Can problem-solve through challenges and failures Enjoy project management and organization Are flexible and adaptable in both your work style and work environment Possess a natural ability to connect with people Demonstrate an eagerness to support volunteers Take initiative in meeting goals and seeking professional growth Familiar with databases like Salesforce and have a high level of comfort with Google Apps and Zoom Conferencing Have excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess a high school diploma or GED Demonstrate a commitment to fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment Display a deep belief in our mission and root your work in our core values Ability to prove eligibility to work legally in the U.S. and that you are at least 18 years of age
Bonus Points if you:
Are an AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service alum/alumna Have experience working in launch or growth phases of organizations
